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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2015 series

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/13 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2015 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some
Cambridge O Level components.

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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not usually
sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to
quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand,
e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a
formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.

The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following
on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only.
A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.

Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether
a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless
otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working
following a correct form of answer is ignored.

Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous' answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR 1 A penalty of MR 1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become "follow through "
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA 1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA 1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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1 x 2 4 x + c = 2 x 7 x 2 6 x + c + 7 ( = 0) M1 All terms on one side

36 4(c + 7) < 0 DM1 Apply
 4  0. Allow .
c>2 A1
[3]

x 5 9 2
2 [7C2] 2 soi B2,1,0 Seen
3 x

3
1
( ) 1
21 5 x 5 81 4 soi B1 Identified as required term
x
7 B1 Accept 7x
[4]

3 (i) [3] [( x 1) 2 ] [ 1] B1B1B1

[3]
(ii) f ' ( x) = 3x 2 6 x + 7 B1 Ft their (i) + 5
= 3( x 1) 2 + 4 B1
> 0 hence increasing DB1 Dep B1 unless other valid reason
[3]

1
4 (i) Sector OCD = ( 2r ) 2 ( = 2r 2 ) B1 2r 2 seen somewhere
2
1
Sector(s) OAB/OEF = ( 2) r 2 ( ) B1 Accept with/without factor (2)
2
2
AG www
Total = r ( + ) B1
[3]
(ii) Arc CD = 2r B1 Accept with/without factor (2)
Arc(s) AB/EF (2)r ( ) B1
Straight edges = 4r B1 Must be simplified
Total 2r + 4r (which is independent of ) B1
[4]

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5 (i) 2 p 2 + 16 p 24 + 2 p 2 6 p + 2 M1 Good attempt at scalar product

Set scalar product = 0 and attempt solution DM1
p = 2.2 A1
[3]
(ii) 4 2 p = 2( p 6) or p = 2(2 p 6) M1
2 4

p = 4 OA = 2 OB = 4 A1 At least one of OA and OB correct
1 2

2
O A = ( 2 ) 2 + 2 2 + 1 = 3 M1A1 For M1 accept a numerical p
[4]

ALT 1
Compare AB with OA 10 3 p = p 6 or
6 p = 2 p 6 . Similarly cf AB with OB M1

ALT 2
(OA.OB)/(|OA||OB|) = 1 or 1
10 p 22 = 5 p 2 36 p +
M1
2
73 5 p 16 p + 20

125 p 4 260 p 3 + 941 p 2 1448 p +

. Similarly
976 = 0 p = 4
with OA.AB or OB.AB.

ALT 3
OA & OB have equal unit vectors. (Similarly
with OA & AB or OB & AB.)
Hence
p6
1
2 p 6
5 p 2 36 p + 73 1

4 2p
1
= p
5 p 2 16 p + 20 2
M1
1 2
=
5 p 2 36 p + 73 5 p 2 16 p + 20

15 p 2 128 p + 272 = 0
( p 4)(15 p 68) = 0
p = 4(or 68 / 15)

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6 (i) (a) 1.92 + 1.84 + 1.76 + ... oe B1 OR a=0.96, d= .04 & ans
20
[2 1.92 + 19 (0.08)] oe M1 doubled/adjusted
2
23.2 cao A1 Corr formula used with corr d & their
[3] a, n
a = 1, n = 21 12.6 (25.2),
a = 0.96, n = 21 11.76 (23.52)
(b) 1.92 + 1.92(.96) + 1.92(.96) 2 + ... B1
20
1.92(1 .96
M1 OR a=.96, r =.96 & ans
1 .96
/doubled/adjusted
26.8 cao A1 Corr formula used with r =.96 & their
[3] a, n
a = .96, n = 21 13.82 (27.63)
a = 1, n = 21 14.39 (28.78)
1.92 0.96
(ii) = 48 or = 24 & then M1A1 a = 125 (50) but must be doubled
1 .96 1 0.96
[2] for M1
Double AG (1 0.96 n )
1.92 < 48 0.96 n > 0
1 0.96
(www)
'which is true' scores SCB1

7 (a) 1 + 3 sin 2 + 4 cos = 0 M1 Attempt to multiply by cos 

1 + 3(1 cos 2 ) + 4 cos + 0 M1 Use c 2 + s 2 = 1
3 cos 2 4 cos 4 = 0 AG A1
cos = 2 / 3 B1 Ignore other solution
= 131.8 or 228.2 B1B1 Ft for 360 1st soln. 1 extra solns in
[6] range
(b) c = b / a cao B1 Radians 2.30 & 3.98 scores SCB1
d =ab B1
[2] Allow D = (0, a b)

8 (i) 3x + 1 1 (Accept 3 x + 1 = 1,3a + 1 = 1) M1 Do not allow gf in (i) to score in (iii)

x 2 / 3 largest value of a is 2/3 ( in terms A1 Accept a 2 / 3 and a = 2 / 3
of a ) [2]

(ii) fg(x) = 3(1 x 2 ) + 1 B1 No marks in this part for gf used

fg(x) + 14 = 0 3x 2 = 12 oe (2 terms) B1
x = 2 only B1
[3]
(iii) gf(x) = 1 (3 x + 1) 2 oe B1 No marks in this part for fg used
gf(x) 50 (3 x + 1) 2 49 (Allow or = M1 OR attempt soln of 9 x 2 + 6 x 48 + /
3x + 1 7 or 3x + 1 7 (one sufficient) www A1 / 0
x 8 / 3 only www A1 OR x 2 or 3x + 8 0(one suffic)
[4]

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dy
9 (i) At x = 4, =2 B1
dx
dy dy dx
= = 23= 6 M1A1 Use of Chain rule
dt dx dt [3]
1
(ii) ( y ) = x + 4 x 2 (+c) B1
1
Sub x = 4, y = 6 6 = 4 + (4 42 ) +c M1 Must include c
1
c = 6 ( y = x + 4x 2 6 A1
[3]
(iii) Eqn of tangent is y 6 = 2( x 4) or M1 Correct eqn thru (4, 6) & with m =
(6 0) /( 4 x) = 2 A1 their 2
B = (1, 0) (Allow
 1) M1 [Expect eqn of normal:   

Gradient of normal = 1/2 A1 8]
C = (16, 0) (Allow
 16) A1
1 [5] Or AB = 45 , AC = 180
Area of triangle = 15 6 = 45
2 Area = 45.0

10 (i) f ' ( x) = 2 2( x + 1) 3 B1
4
f" ( x) = 6( x + 1) B1
f'0 = 0 hence stationary at x = 0 B1 AG
f" 0 = 6 > 0 hence minimum B1 www. Dependent on correct f (x)
4
[4] except 6( x + 1) < 0 MAX
(ii) AB 2 = (3 / 2) 2 + (3 / 4) 2 M1 scores SC1
AB = 1.68 or 45 / 4 oe A1
[2]
2 1
Area under curve = f ( x ) = x ( x + 1) B1 Ignore +c even if evaluated
(iii)
1 1 Do not penalise reversed limits
= 1 2 = 9 / 4
2 4
(Apply limits 1 2 1) M1A1 Allow reversed subtn if final ans
1 9 3 positive
Area trap. = (3 + )
2 4 2 M1
= 63 / 16 or 3.94 A1
Shaded area 63 / 16 9 / 4 + 27 / 16 or 1.69 A1
[6]
ALT eqn AB is y = 1 2 x + 11/ 4 B1
Area = 1 2 x + 11 / 4 2 x + ( x + 1) 2 M1 Attempt integration of at least one

=
1 2 11
4 4
[
x + x x 2 ( x + 1) 1 ] A1A1 Ignore +c even if evaluated

Dep. on integration having taken
place
Apply limits 1 2 1 to both integrals M1 Allow reversed subtn if final ans
27/16 or 1.69
A1 positive

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